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26-June-2006

Correction: IARU HF Contest 2006

There has been an error in the date of the contest which was reported in the issue of the R3 Newsletter (Issue 2/2006), June 2006 circulated a couple of weeks ago. The date and contest period is 8 July 1200 UTC to 9 July 1200 UTC. The Editor of the R3 Newsletter, Director K C Selvadurai 9V1UV apologizes for the error.

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17-June-2006

FCC Directs Manassas BPL System to Resolve Amateurs' Interference Complaints

FCC Directs Manassas BPL System to Resolve Amateurs' Interference Complaints NEWINGTON, CT, June 16, 2006––In two strongly worded letters, the FCC's Enforcement Bureau has directed the Manassas, Virginia, BPL system to take appropriate steps to eliminate harmful interference to Amateur Radio operators. Several hams in the Manassas area have complained, some repeatedly, about severe interference from the BPL system, operated by COMTek on the city–owned power grid. The FCC minced no words in detailing what it wants the city and BPL operator COMTek to do to ensure its system complies with Part 15 rules governing BPL systems and even hinted that it may shut down all or part of the system. One of the FCC letters followed up on a complaint from Dwight Agnew, AI4II, of BPL interference to his mobile operations.

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15-June-2006

Amateur Radio Regulatory Changes In The Netherlands

In the Netherlands, Hans Blondeel Timmerman, PB2T, the IARU liaison officer of IARU member–society the Vereniging voor Experimenteel Radio Onderzoek in Nederland (VERON), reports that as of June 10, radio amateurs in the Netherlands may use the band 7.100–7.200 MHz on a secondary basis with a maximum power output of 250 watts.

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15-June-2006

Amateur Radio Regulatory Changes In Spain

New Amateur Radio regulations became effective in Spain on June 10. The new licensing regime essentially eliminates the former Novice, General and Restricted license classes and extends the same privileges to all radio amateurs. Jose Diaz, EA4BPJ, the general secretary of the Union de Radio aficionados Espanola (URE), Spain's IARU member–society, says the change means EB and EC–prefix call signs will be showing up on all bands now, in addition to the familiar EA prefix. All amateurs in Spain also now may use the 50–51 MHz band, although Diaz notes there are some geographical restrictions on 6–meter operation. These privileges extend to visitors from CEPT countries and other foreign amateurs with a temporary license to operate in Spain.

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11-June-2006

SPAM, OTC and Stolen Equipment Register Updates

SPAM, OTC and Stolen Equipment Register Updates (11 June 2006) SPAM, OTC and Stolen Equipment Register page updates. Roy ZL2KH advises of SPAM, OTC and Stolen Equipment Register Updates. Roy has requested that members visit the pages (all available as links off this page) to read the updates. All comments are requested emailed directly to Roy at the email listed on those pages.

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11-June-2006

Repeater & Bandplan Info Update

Repeater & Bandplan Info Update (11 June 2006) Repeater & Bandplan Info Update – as at 11 June 2006. Jamie ZL2NN advises of a Repeater & Bandplan Info Update, namely that the PDF files on the page have all been updated with all available corrections as at 11 June 2006. Download the various PDF files for the latest updates. Most files are not too large, and are easily downloaded. Only the VOIP/EchoLink Repeaters PDF has not been updated at this time.

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11-June-2006

InfoLine No 117

Info-Line No: 117 (11 June 2006) NZART's Headquarters Info-Line Issue Number 117 - General Secretary, Debby Morgan ZL2TDM - comments: NZART Conference is over for another year, Palmerston North invites all members to attend there in 2007. We are looking for Branches to come forward to host the 2008 Conference. It would be ideal to continue the North Island South Island year about process. Any Branches considering this can contact me for further details.

Conference Update and Key points are listed, including Remit results.

FMTAG Updates and information on MED Warnings and Infringement Notices. Important information is listed here so that you are able to comply with the Radio Communications Act and the Radio Regulations. What club can afford to get an infringement notice and have to pay a fine for a non-compliant repeater?

Contest Updates from the Contest Manager John ZL1BHQ - including dates upcoming Memorial Contest in July 2006., and other contests.

Click on the above link to download InfoLine No: 117 - the PDF file is approx. 94kb in size.

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11-June-2006

Memorial Contest Rules Update

Contest Manager John ZL1BHQ advises of a rules update, namely that the contest has moved to, three operating periods each day, over Saturday and Sunday. Click on the above link to navigate to the Contest Rules page to download the PDF file with the rules - the PDF file is approx. 24kb in size.

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9-June-2006

New Zealand VHF/UHF/SHF Records Updated

New Zealand VHF/UHF/SHF Records Updated (09 June 2006) New Zealand VHF/UHF/SHF Records 2006 - as at May 2006.... click on the above link to navigate to the Records page to view the latest records.

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3-June-2006

NZART Conference Update 2006

NZART's Conference 2006 - AGM held today, 3 June 2006. Opening speech from Sir Angus Tait, from Tait Electronics opened the conference. Sir Angus spoke of his 70 odd years in the "industry", outlining how it all started, and the turning points in his life. A most well presented and received insight into one of New Zealand's most famous business men. After Sir Angus, Richard Sawer from the MED gave an overview of the MED/RSM and SMART. He also announced that the GURL (General User Radio Licence) will be introduced for Amateur Operators from 1 July 2006 - more information to come on this matter. After these keynote speakers, the AGM commenced. Remits were voted on, and general business concluded. Listen out for the Official Conference Broadcast on Sunday night.

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1-June-2006

NZ Postal Code

NZ Postal Code changes from today (01 June 2006) Click on the above link to the NZ Post web site for more information. New postal code information on NZART addresses has been updated below.